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Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Science City in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited the Science City in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today. He toured the Robotics Gallery, Nature Park, Aquatic Gallery, and Shark Tunnel and also took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion.
The Prime Minister posted a thread on X:
“Spent a part of the morning exploring the fascinating attractions at Gujarat Science City. Began with the Robotics Gallery, where the immense potential of robotics is brilliantly showcased. Delighted to witness how these technologies igniting curiosity among the youth.”
“The Robotics Gallery Showcases DRDO Robots, Microbots, an Agriculture Robot, Medical Robots, Space Robot and more. Through these engaging exhibits, the transformative power of robotics in healthcare, manufacturing and everyday life is clearly visible.”
“Also enjoyed a cup of tea served by Robots at the cafe in the Robotics Gallery.”
“The Nature Park is a serene and breathtaking space within the bustling Gujarat Science City. It is a must visit for nature enthusiasts and botanists alike. The park not only promotes biodiversity but also serves as an educational platform for people.”
“The meticulous walking trails offer diverse experiences on the way. It imparts valuable lessons on environmental conservation and sustainability. Do also visit other attractions like the Cactus Garden, Block Plantation, Oxygen Park and more.”
“Aquatic Gallery at Science City is a celebration of aquatic biodiversity and marine marvels. It highlights the delicate yet dynamic balance of our aquatic ecosystems. It is not only an educative experience, but also a call for conservation and deep respect for the world beneath the waves.”
“The Shark Tunnel is an exhilarating experience showcasing a diverse array of shark species. As you walk through the tunnel, you will greatly marvel at the diversity of marine life. It is truly captivating.”
“This is beautiful”
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Governor of Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat and the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel.
Election Commission
PollStar - online training portal for online training of Presiding and Polling Officers
Launched by CEO, West Bengal Today
Kolkata, 08 April 2019
An online training portal called PollStar designed for the Presiding Officers and Polling Officers has been launched by Dr. Aariz Aftab, Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, here today. This online course aims to address all issues related to serious difficulties that may arise at the polling stations in course of conducting elections. It consists of seven modules covering the essentials from the date of receiving the appointment as a Presiding Officer or Polling Officer to the delivery of polled EVM and other materials at the distribution centre. It can be used multiple times and works as a repository for resources that can be availed from time to time. The course is designed in such a way that one can have the basic materials for the training of the Presiding Officers and the Polling Officers with supporting texts, resources and video documents.
The primary target for this course is the Presiding and Polling Officers, although the Sector Officers and other senior officers associated with elections may look through the portal for having knowledge on the entire system, said Dr Aftab in a press meet.
The entire online training portal has been developed by District Electoral Officer’s office, North Kolkata.
In order to increase the percentage of voters of North Kolkata, DEO, North Kolkata has designed 12 audio-visual stories for inspiring electors of the area to exercise their franchises centering round the rich cultural heritage of North Kolkata. It is to be mentioned that there will be 153 polling stations in North Kolkata which will be managed by female polling personnel.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Promulgation of: i) The Daman and Diu Civil Courts  Regulation, 2019
ii) The Dadra and Nagar Haveli Amendment Regulation,2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Promulgation of the Daman and Diu Civil Courts  Regulation, 2019 and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Amendment Regulation, 2019 under Article 240 of the Constitution.
Benefits:
The move will be helpful in bringing uniformity in Judicial Service. It will also help overcome the difficulties being faced by the litigants in travelling to Mumbai for filing appeals due to existing limited pecuniary jurisdiction. Enhanced pecuniary jurisdiction will accelerate the justice delivery system, besides making access easier for litigants without having to travel outside the Union Territory.
PIB Headquarters
“All India First Licence to use BIS Standard Mark”
Bureau of Indian Standards is National Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. It operates Certification Marks Scheme under which industries are granted licenses to use BIS Standard Mark , which ensures conformity of a product to the Indian National Standard published by BIS.
Industries in Telangana are growing at a fast pace, and newer industries are coming up for manufacturing newer products. BIS, Hyderabad Branch Office has granted licenses to two different industries for the first time in India for these products -
1. M/s Ultratech Cement Limited, Tadipatri for their product “Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag for Use in Cement, Mortar and Concrete according to Indian Standard IS 16714:2018”. It is used in cement, mortar and concrete and results in increase in the Compressive strength of concrete. It enhances the resistance to chloride, alkali and sulphates. Its usage leads to reduction in amount of cement used, emission of greenhouse gases   and conserving non-renewable resources like limestone and fossil fuels. Its production consumes less energy . Its usage in Cement Industries reduces the cost of production and hence reduces the final price of cement for end consumers. It is also used for soil stabilization.
2. M/s Victory Mattresses Private Ltd., Hyderabad for their product “Bed Mattress according to Indian Standard IS 13489:2000”. While the consumer choices are defined by brands currently, this certification will guarantee the quality of mattresses irrespective of brand.
BIS conducted a program to award All India First Licensee yesterday at their Hyderabad Branch Office in Moula Ali.
The occasion was graced by Director General of BIS, Ms Surina Rajan, IAS and Dr R K Bajaj, Deputy Director General . The licenses were handed over by DG BIS.
DG BIS stated how BIS is ensuring consumer protection and contributing towards achieving the vision of sustainable development and Swachch Bharat through standardization and certification. The process of standardization through collaborative efforts of industries, researchers, consumers etc was explained by DDG .
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
To stabilize the prices of onion, the Centre maintained buffer stock of 2.0 LMT in 2021-22 and 2.5 LMT in 2022-23
Department of Consumer Affairs has rolled out a Hackathon/ Grand challenge seeking ideas and development of prototype for post-harvest storage of onions
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the onion production in 2020-21 as per the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare was 266.41 Lakh Metric Ton  and onion consumption in 2020-21 as per market intelligence report was 160.50 LMT.
Due to its perishable nature and gap between the rabi and kharif crops, the prices of onion tend to increase during the lean months of September to December. To stabilize the prices of onion, the Government maintained buffer stock of 2.0 LMT in 2021-22 and 2.5 LMT in 2022-23, and the Government has not imported onion during 2021-22 and 2022-23. The overall post-harvest losses of onion occur due to several factors like loss of moisture content, fungal infection, decay loss, sprouting loss etc. which may be reduced through improved storage facilities.
To address the problem of post-harvest loss of onions, the Department of Consumer Affairs has rolled out a Hackathon/ Grand challenge to the scientific community, researchers and startups for seeking ideas and development of prototype for post-harvest storage of onions. There are four verticals of the challenge namely, improvements in the designs of storage structures, pre-harvesting stage, primary processing and valorization; value addition and utilisation of onion waste. The challenge has been rolled out in three stages. There will be evaluation of ideas, technology solutions at three stages namely, ideation to proof-of-concept stage, proof of concept to product stage and field implementation. Agriculture Universities and the Central Universities have been informed about the challenge with the request to disseminate the challenge for ensuring maximum participation. There is no provision for separate facilities to be provided to the universities.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
With a view to maintain domestic availability and price stability of sugar in the country during sugar season 2021-22, the Central Government decides to regulate the sugar exports w.e.f 1st June, 2022
Govt will allow sugar exports upto 100 LMT
The government has decided to allow export of sugar upto 100 LMT with a view to maintain the domestic availability and price stability during the sugar season 2021-22. As per the order issued by DGFT, with effect from 1st June, 2022 till 31st October, 2022, or till further order, whichever is earlier, the export of the sugar will be allowed with specific permission of the Directorate of Sugar, Department of Food & Public Distribution. The decision came in the light of record exports of the sugar. In sugar seasons 2017-18, 2018-19 & 2019-20, only about 6.2 LMT, 38 LMT & 59.60 LMT of sugar was exported. In sugar season 2020-21 against target of 60 LMT about 70 LMT have been exported. In the current sugar season 2021-22, contracts for export of about 90 LMT have been signed, about 82 LMT sugar has been dispatched from sugar mills for export and approx. 78 LMT have been exported. Export of sugar in current sugar season 2021-22 is the historically highest.
The decision will ensure that the closing stock of sugar at the end of sugar season  remains 60-65 LMT which is 2-3 months stocks  required for domestic use. Crushing in new season starts in last week of Oct in Karnataka and in last week of Oct to Nov in Maharashtra and in Nov in Uttar Pradesh. So generally, up to Nov, supply of sugar takes place from previous year stock.
Taking into consideration unprecedented growth in exports of sugar and the need to maintain sufficient stock of sugar in the country as well as to safeguard interests of the common citizens of the country by keeping prices of sugar under check, Government of India has decided to regulate sugar exports w.e.f. 01 June 2022. Sugar mills and exporters need to take approvals in form of Export Release Orders  from Directorate of Sugar, Department of Food and Public Distribution.
Government has been continuously monitoring the situation in sugar sector including sugar production, consumption, export as well as price trends in wholesale and retail markets all over the country. India has been the highest producer and the second largest exporter of sugar in the world in current year. As a result of regular efforts of Government of India, despite record production of sugar, 99.5% of cane dues for last sugar season 2020-21 have been paid and about 85% of cane dues of current sugar season 2021-22 have also been released to farmers.
Government of India is committed to maintain stable prices of sugar in the domestic market and in last 12 months, prices of sugar are under control. Wholesale prices of sugar in India are range bound between ₹ 3150 - ₹ 3500 per quintal while retail prices are also within control in the range of ₹36-44 in different parts of the country.AM/NS
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Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Gandhi Smriti with German Chancellor
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Gandhi Smriti with German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel in New Delhi today.
Prime Minister received the German Chancellor in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi sculpted by renowned artist Padma Bhushan Shri Ram Sutar.
Explaining the significance of the place, Prime Minister informed Dr.Merkel that the Smriti is located at the site where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last few months of his life and was assassinated on 30th January 1948.
The world leaders then visited the museum and saw sketches and paintings made by renowned artist Shri Upendra Maharathi and Indo-Hungarian painter Elizabeth Brunner, a student of Shri Nandalal Bose of Santiniketan. They walked through a digital gallery curated by Shri Birad RajaramYajnik, based on the twin themes of Ahimsa and Satyagraha.
The leaders thereafter visited various digital installations in the museum including audio testimonial to Mahatma Gandhi by Albert Einstein and the interactive kiosk displaying the rendition of the song ‘Vaishnava Jana To’, sung in 107 countries.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Dr.Angela Merkel then paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Martyr’s Column and offered floral tributes.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour Ministry Invites Constructive Inputs and Suggestions from all CTUs in Stakeholders Consultation Workshop on Draft Social Security Code
Ministry of Labour and Employment has invited representatives of all the Central Trade Unions for constructive inputs and suggestions in stakeholders’ consultation workshop on Draft Social Security Code. The Ministry has reiterated that the exercise of codification of existing 15 labour laws into a code on social security is essentially to strengthen the existing social security frame work in the country and to universalise it in a right-based manner for every worker in the country. It is based on the recommendation of 2nd National Conference on Labour  in which, all the Social Partners were involved.
The Government is committed towards protecting the Social Security arrangements of India being availed by the existing EPF/ESI members. On the other hand, it is proposed to extend the existing cover to more workers. There is no proposal/thinking to usurp the existing funds, belonging to existing members and the same shall be protected.
The Ministry is committed to process of dialogue and the present consultations are a part of this very process.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his punyatithi
“Swami Vivekananda was a patriotic saint, a great thinker and an exemplary orator who not only reinforced the spirit of nationalism in India but also enriched the whole world with the ethos of Indian culture” - Shri Amit Shah
Shri Amit Shah said relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts on education, universal brotherhood and self-awakening continue to remain unbroken even today
Union Home Minister said Swami Vivekananda had great faith in the abilities of India’s youth power. He believed that only the youth can provide the right direction and empower the nation in the times to come.
“Even today, Vivekananda ji’s principles and his ideals continue to inspire the youth towards the service of the nation. I bow before him on his punyatithi”: Shri Amit Shah
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has said Swami Vivekananda was a patriotic saint, a great thinker and an exemplary orator who not only reinforced the spirit of nationalism in India but also enriched the whole world with the ethos of Indian culture. Paying tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his punyatithi today, Shri Amit Shah, in a tweet, said, “Relevance of Swami Vivekananda’s thoughts on education, universal brotherhood and self-awakening continue to remain unbroken even today.”
The Union Home Minister said “Swami Vivekananda had great faith in the abilities of India’s youth power”. “He believed that only the youth can provide the right direction and empower the nation in the times to come,” said Shri Amit Shah. “Even today, Vivekananda ji’s principles and his ideals continue to inspire the youth towards the service of the nation”, he said. “I bow before him on his punyatithi” said Shri Amit Shah.
Ministry of Finance
Eleventh India-EU Macroeconomic Dialogue held today
The 11th India-EU Macroeconomic dialogue was held here today virtually through video conferencing. Shri Tarun Bajaj, Secretary, Economic Affairs, led the Indian delegation. The delegation from European Union was led by Mr. Maarten Verwey, Director General, Economic & Financial Affairs , European Commission. The Indian delegation included representatives from Department of Economic Affairs, Department of Revenue and Ministry of External Affairs.
India-EU relationship has evolved into a multifaceted partnership. Today, it covers all dimensions–political, economic, security, trade and investment, environment, research and innovation. The EU is one of our largest trading partners, one of the largest investors in India and an important source for technology, innovation and best practices.
The dialogue, today, inter-alia, covered sharing of their experiences to enable both sides on various aspects including collaboration in the G20 on finance track matters, including through G20 Framework Working Group deliverables, G20 Action plan, debt related issues and international taxation of digital economy. Fiscal policy response and medium-term fiscal strategy including financial/structural reforms priorities were also discussed. India shared its policy response to Covid crisis and steps taken to revive the economy from Covid impact including well calibrated stimulus packages announced by Government of India as also the vaccination related efforts. The EU informed about the economic challenges and outlook of their economy due to the adverse impact of Covid pandemic in EU countries, including macroeconomic policy response and EU recovery plan.
The dialogue concluded with the hope that both sides would be able to build stronger and deeper relations by entering into various bilateral cooperation arrangements which are of mutual interest to both sides.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Implementation of DEDS
Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme  was implemented by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  from September 2010 to March 2020.
State-wise number of beneficiaries and back-ended subsidy disbursed by NABARD under DEDS including in the State of Andhra Pradesh during the last three years are given at Annexure.
The scheme has been discontinued from April 2020.
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S. No.
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Name of States/UTs
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|
No. of beneficiaries
|
|
Subsidy amount released 
|
|
1
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar
|
|
8
|
|
2.00
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
5880
|
|
3947.57
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|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
94
|
|
146.66
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
1908
|
|
1663.19
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
1622
|
|
777.98
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
1
|
|
0.47
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
109
|
|
107.90
|
|
8
|
|
Daman and Diu
|
|
0
|
|
0.00
|
|
9
|
|
Goa
|
|
10
|
|
7.19
|
|
10
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
3898
|
|
5318.69
|
|
11
|
|
Haryana
|
|
1135
|
|
873.99
|
|
12
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
665
|
|
632.10
|
|
13
|
|
Jammu And Kashmir
|
|
3324
|
|
1834.72
|
|
14
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
713
|
|
744.99
|
|
15
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
7095
|
|
3041.10
|
|
16
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1781
|
|
973.11
|
|
17
|
|
Lakshdweep
|
|
4
|
|
1.86
|
|
18
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
3855
|
|
2496.48
|
|
19
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
7380
|
|
3792.30
|
|
20
|
|
Manipur
|
|
509
|
|
287.44
|
|
21
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
28
|
|
23.51
|
|
22
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
255
|
|
201.39
|
|
23
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
289
|
|
271.86
|
|
24
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2490
|
|
1077.21
|
|
25
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
293
|
|
52.05
|
|
26
|
|
Punjab
|
|
4714
|
|
2711.38
|
|
27
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
8811
|
|
5629.65
|
|
28
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
187
|
|
163.15
|
|
29
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
9512
|
|
2602.66
|
|
30
|
|
Telangana
|
|
2979
|
|
2452.86
|
|
31
|
|
Tripura
|
|
493
|
|
288.19
|
|
32
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
2551
|
|
1402.90
|
|
33
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
15505
|
|
9566.56
|
|
34
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
2518
|
|
1993.68
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
90616
|
|
55086.76
This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Shri. Parshottam Rupala in the Rajya Sabha in a written reply today.
MV/MG
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Lieutenant General JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command to Goa Military Station
Lieutenant General JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command visited Military Station Goa from 12 to 14 August 2022. During his three day stay, he visited Headquarters 2 Signals Training Centre and reviewed the ongoing projects, training and welfare issues. He was briefed by the Commandant 2 Signals Training Centre on the plan of recruiting process and training of the first batch of Agniveers scheduled in November 2022. The GOC-in-C appreciated the efforts of the Training Centre and gave valuable advice on the same.
The Army Cdr also visited Bambolim Military Camp and reviewed the progress of construction of a new building of Military Hospital. General Nain complimented all ranks of the Military Station Goa for their professionalism and appreciated the Civil Military Liaison exhibited in recently conducted events under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Raksha Bandhan with children
PM interacted with children on various issues
Children shared their positive feelings on recent success of Chandrayaan-3 and expressed their enthusiasm about upcoming Aditya L-1 mission
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg today.
The children tied Rakhi to the Prime Minister, who interacted with them on various issues. The children shared their positive feelings on the recent success of Chandrayaan-3 mission and expressed their enthusiasm about the upcoming Aditya L-1 mission.
The children also recited poems and sang songs during the interaction. Impressed by their articulation, the Prime Minister encouraged them to explore writing poems on different various topics including government schemes for the benefit of the public. Explaining the importance of Aatmanirbharta, Prime Minister also advised the children to use Made in India products.
Various students, accompanied by their teachers, participated in the celebration. Representatives of NGOs, widows from Vrindavan, as well as other individuals were also present.